As Michigan Tops 20K Cases A Day, State Gets First Shipment Of Oral COVID-19 Meds

The new numbers combine Thursday’s and Friday’s recorded cases and deaths, with an average of 20,346 new confirmed cases per day.

Breaking: Group To File 2022 Proposal Protecting Abortion Access In Michigan Constitution

The amendment would also prohibit criminal punishment for a miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion.

Here's How New Districts Could Shape Michigan's 2022 Election

The final congressional map eliminated the two majority-Black districts in the state.

MI Police On The Lookout On Jan. 6 Insurrection Anniversary

Feds say in an intelligence assessment to state and local police in Michigan that “threat actors” may exploit anniversary.

New: Whitmer Backs Supreme Court Decision Against Redistricting Commission

The Advance asked Whitmer, who is an attorney, if she supported the Supreme Court decision. The Democratic governor responded, “Yes.”

GOP State House Candidate Spreads White Supremacist Comments In Facebook Video

“They’re trying to eliminate the white people in America, particularly the white male in America,” Carone said.

Federal Law Still Treats Marijuana As An Illegal Drug, Creating Headaches For States

Most states in the U.S. are in violation of a major federal drug statute.

Gov. Whitmer Announces 195 New Jobs In Dundee At Automotive Electronics Manufacturer EOI Pioneer

Gov. Whitmer Announces 195 New Jobs in Dundee at Automotive Electronics Manufacturer EOI Pioneer

On This Day In 1933: Michigan Governor Buys Booze After Prohibition Era Ends

On Dec. 30, 1933, Gov. William Comstock, a Detroit Democrat, celebrated the repeal of Prohibition by buying the first bottle of whiskey.

More Abortion Restrictions Were Introduced In 2021 Than Ever. Here's A Look Back At The Debate.

For the first time ever, states enacted more than 100 abortion restrictions in a single year in 2021.

As Snow And Ice Disappear With Climate Change, Some Michigan Businesses Struggle

In the last five years, Muskegon Luge hasn’t opened for the busy holiday break due to a lack of snow.

Tampon Tax Repeal, 2-Year Registration: MI Laws Set For 2022

House Bill 5267 is a bill that stops the taxation of feminine hygiene products in Michigan.

Prescription Drug Price Reform On The Line In Biden's Big Social Spending Bill

It also would, for the first time, allow Medicare to negotiate the prices of some of the most expensive drugs it provides to seniors.

‘A History Of Overcoming' In Benton Harbor

“I would love to see more young families enjoy the Morton house, use the Morton house as a gathering place.”

Gov. Whitmer Announces 195 New Jobs In Dundee At Automotive Electronics Manufacturer EOI Pioneer

Gov. Whitmer Announces 195 New Jobs in Dundee at Automotive Electronics Manufacturer EOI Pioneer

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments To Boards And Commissions

The Commission is also responsible for assessing certain state-assessed properties such as telephone companies and railroads.

Benson Says Petition To ‘Audit' The 2020 Election ‘Threatens The Survival Of Our Democracy'

According to Benson, more than 250 state and local audits have confirmed the accuracy and integrity of Michigan’s election.

Whitmer Backs Oakland University's January Virtual Learning Plan Amid Omicron

Oakland University this week joined colleges like Harvard and Stanford in announcing that classes will begin virtually next month.

‘Many Women Will Die' If Michigan Criminalizes Abortion, Nessel Says

Right now, Roe’s fate hangs in the balance as the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments.

Omicron Variant Reported At University Of Michigan And MSU

There has been one confirmed omicron case in Kent, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties, and two confirmed cases in Genesee County.

After Mass Shootings, Many GOP Leaders' ‘Concern Is For Guns,' Experts Say

But in the nearly three decades that have passed since then, gun politics have shifted dramatically.

Legislature Sends $842M Spending Bill For COVID Testing, Airports And More To Whitmer

The state is currently awash in cash — quite a contrast from the early days of the COVID pandemic in 2020 when huge budget deficits loomed.

Billions Targeted To State Wildlife Conservation Under Bipartisan Push In Congress

“The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act represents a strong commitment to addressing the current biodiversity crisis."

Federal Program Pays $150K For Overdue Water And Sewer Bills In Benton Harbor

“You should not be paying for contaminated water,” Rev. Edward Pinkney, a longtime pastor in Benton Harbor, said last month.

Cheney: What Meadows Knew About 1/6 Insurrection And Why The Contempt Charge Is Fitting

“Mr. Meadows received numerous text messages, which he has produced without any privilege claim."

Activists Target Corporate Campaign Cash In Battle Against Voting Restrictions

“We’re not asking corporations to do the right thing or to save our democracy. It really is about holding them accountable.”

Kellogg Faces Pushback From Biden, Redditors As Union Strike Continues

That vote was the sixth failed agreement between the parties since the union began its strike on Oct. 5.

‘We Are Not Taking Away Anyone's Guns'

“The time it takes a shooter to reload their weapon can be critical in enabling victims to escape and law enforcement to intervene."

Congress Gives Up On Attempt To Make Women Register For The Draft After GOP Outcry

“The administration supports S. 513 and the registration requirement for all citizens, which further ensures a military selective system."

On This Day In 1971: Ann Arbor Rally Held For ‘Political Prisoner' John Sinclair

“It felt good. I needed every ounce of that support,” recalled Sinclair, now 80.

Upton Says Background Checks And Anonymous Reporting Can Curb Gun Violence After Oxford

Upton noted he was one of eight Republicans in both 2018 and this year to vote for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act.

Gov. Whitmer Announces 195 New Jobs In Dundee At Automotive Electronics Manufacturer EOI Pioneer

Gov. Whitmer Announces 195 New Jobs in Dundee at Automotive Electronics Manufacturer EOI Pioneer

Michigan Attorney General Will Review Oxford School Shooting

The district has not identified who is conducting the review and has not responded to a request for information from The Associated Press.

Michigan Reports 18,443 New COVID-19 Cases Since Wednesday

The new numbers combine Thursday’s and Friday’s recorded cases and deaths, with an average of 9,222 new confirmed cases per day.

While Michigan COVID-19 Cases Soar, Some Schools Bring Back Masks, Virtual Learning

Cases and outbreaks are still surging in schools, as health officials say the latest statewide spike is being driven by the unvaccinated.

New: Whitmer Says May CDC Mask Guidance Was ‘Infuriating' And A Mistake

The Michigan Advance asked Whitmer if the CDC’s May guidance was a mistake and if it made it harder for officials to issue future mandates.

Michigan Reports 17,003 New COVID Cases Since Monday, About 844 Children Infected Every Day

The deaths announced include 143 deaths identified during a vital records review.

Immigration Protections In Biden's Social Policy Bill Face A New Test In The Senate

The House didn’t include a pathway to citizenship either, but dozens of House Democrats urged the Senate to act.

Kevin Rinke Announces Bid For Michigan Governor, Joins Crowded GOP Field

Kevin Rinke, a Bloomfield Township businessman, on Monday officially announced his candidacy for governor in a press release.

House Democrats Pass Biden's $1.85 Trillion ‘Build Back Better' Plan

Democratic leaders in the House heralded the 220-213 near party-line vote on the so-called Build Back Better bill.